Celebrating ʻāina (land) and moʻolelo (stories) of Hawaiʻi
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"Dignity, majestic, prominent..."
...a reminder that we shall always strive for excellence by looking toward the people, places and things greater than ourselves for purpose, guidance, and inspiration.
Keha Hawaiʻi offers fashion-forward apparel that blends classic with contemporary and celebrates the ʻāina (land), kānaka (people), ʻōlelo (language), and moʻolelo (stories) of Hawaiʻi.
Collection Aho Hilo Loa
Collection Aho Hilo Loa celebrates the multitude of ways twisted and braided material is used in Hawaiʻi: as lei; as cordage for regalia, tools, and fishing nets and lines; as lashing for hale (houses), waʻa (canoes), pahu hula (drums used in hula), kōkō (carrying nets to hold/hang calabashes), and much more. Some of these fundamental patterns can be found throughout the collection’s motifs and silhouettes.
This collection brings to mind “Kuʻu aho hilo loa,” which is one in a set of nane, or riddles, used to teach the moku (districts) of the island of Hawaiʻi. Mary Kawena Pukui translates this nane as “my long, twisted fishing line,” where “hilo,” meaning to twist or braid, is used as a pun to refer to the district of Hilo. As such, the collection's name, Aho Hilo Loa, inspired by the craft of Hawaiian riddling, not only magnifies various aho, or braided cords, but is also a nod to Hilo as the home of the Merrie Monarch Festival where this collection was released. The watermark designs in the background depict geographical features that honor Hilo’s fertile soil, unique sands, charming coastlines, and rejuvenating waters.
ʻAʻohe lua e like ai me ka nani aʻo Hilo! None other can compare to the beauty of Hilo!
Palikū Dress
The Palikū Wrap Dress is an elegant closet staple that features a smocked-wrist bishop sleeve on the right and an adjustable spaghetti strap on the left. With a full-length A-line skirt, she's the perfect dress to accentuate the hula hips while doing the hula dips!
The Loloa Long Sleeve Aloha Shirt is a timeless style with a classic, boxy cut. The first of our ready-to-wear long sleeve pullover shirts for kāne, it features classic coconut buttons on the chest placket and cuffs. From the boardroom to the pāʻina, the Loloa is happy to tag along!
Elevate your look with the effortless charm of the ʻĀpua Tank. The ruffle hem sits higher in the front and lower in the back, offering a relaxed fit and feminine flair. Keep it casual with jeans, or dress it up with a flowy pant.